The Path to Local Government Management

Online Master of

Public Administration

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Your Support Team

Nichma Oramas-Roldan

Enrollment Advisor

Maritza Mendez

Program Coordinator

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Faculty Panelist

Dr. Timothy Loney, D.P.A

Associate Director of Online Programs, MPA

An instructor at the University of San Francisco since 1981, Dr.

Tim Loney is an Assistant Professor at the School of Management

and the Associate Director of the Online MPA Program. Dr. Loney

holds a Doctorate in Public Administration from the University of

Southern California.

Tim has over 35 years experience in teaching, organizational

development, change management, directing human resources

and training, consulting, and quality programs implementation. Dr.

Loney’s teaching areas include: human resource management,

organizational theory, and strategic planning.

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“If you want to become a city manager, you should be motivated by a

devotion to public service and the desire to make a lasting mark on your

community. If you want to improve the safety and quality of life for

thousands of people who you will never meet, if you are willing to take

some risks, have a thick skin, and can work in a fast-paced and

challenging environment, then you might make a very good city manager.”

— Rod Gould, City Manager in Santa Monica, California

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The University of San Francisco

The University of San Francisco was established in 1855 based on the Jesuit

values of social justice, leadership in service, diversity, and ethical responsibility.

100% online coursework

Well-designed, learning goal oriented curriculum

Three enrollment periods

Rankings and reputation

Experienced faculty

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Our MPA Faculty

Currently, 12 full-time and 17 part-time faculty members that teach in the MPA

program.

All of our faculty members bring extensive academic and professional experiences

from their prior or current work in government, such as:

City Managers

Program Directors

Police Chiefs

Budget Directors

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Online MPA Curriculum

Foundation Courses

12 Credits

• Public Administration as a Field and Practice in Contemporary Society

• Leadership Ethics

• Quantitative Methods

• Management and Organization Theory

Core Courses

24 Credits

• Public Policy Analysis

• Human Resource Planning and Management

• Economics and Finance for Public Managers

• Strategic Management of Public Communications

• Public Sector Budgeting

• Emerging Technologies for Public Managers

• Strategic Planning and Implementation

• Policy and Program Evaluation

Capstone Courses

3 Credits

• Integrative Seminar

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City and County Level Careers

• Writing, public speaking, and speech writing

• Knowledge of municipal and administrative laws and procedures

• Management and leadership of committees or task forces

• Conflict resolution, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution

• Policy analysis and creation

• Budgeting and planning

What skills are most important?

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree, but many candidates have an advanced degree

What are the educational requirements?

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State and Federal Level Careers

• Writing and public speaking

• Knowledge of state or federal administrative laws and procedures

• Management of work groups, committees, and task forces

• Conflict resolution, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution

• Policy implementation and rule making

• Budgeting and planning

What skills are most important?

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree, but many candidates have an advanced degree

What are the educational requirements?

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For information regarding our

applications and deadlines,

please contact:

Nichma Oramas-Roldan

Enrollment Advisor

noramasroldan@usfca.edu

1-866-665-4178 ext. 5201

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Nichma Oramas-Roldan

Enrollment Advisor

noramasroldan@usfca.edu

1-866-665-4178 ext. 5201

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